sleep disorders
Excessive daytime sleepiness
By understanding the underlying causes of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), its presentation and the management options available, pharmacists can provide the most appropriate counselling and advice. By Jala Moushi, BPharm(Hons), …
To sleep perchance to stop breathing: sleep apnoea
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a condition that pharmacists will commonly encounter; given the current level of under-diagnoses, there is a key role for pharmacists in recognising symptoms and facilitating …
Asthma and sleep
Asthma, sleep and sleep disorders appear to have complex, but significant relationships, particularly among people with severe asthma. By Debbie Rigby, advanced practice pharmacist Learning Objectives After completing this activity, …
Fatigue guidelines: an update
Fatigue is a common, debilitating complaint and can be a challenging area for pharmacists, but updated fatigue guidelines provide direction to support patients. By Ann Winkle BPharm, BArts, AACP Learning …
Cannabis to help you snooze?
An Israeli company is formulating the first “cannaceutical” aiming to help people with insomnia and other sleep disorders The product, called ican.sleep, is a “cannaceutical” (pharmaceutical-grade cannabis product) that is …